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MISSION
Founded in 1991, the Latino Center on Aging (LCA) seeks to advocate for improved services for Latino seniors, and educate the seniors about various options available to them. This mission is achieved through various forms of education through the media, testimony at public hearings, and the organization of conferences addressing the issues affecting Latino older adults.
Due primarily to language and cultural barriers, Hispanic seniors lack knowledge and access to the myriad of services available to them.
As they continue aging, this older adults group is most inclined to live in poverty and isolation, and therefore in great need of proactive social and health service assistance. The Latino Center on Aging (LCA) seeks to advocate for improved services for Latino seniors, and educate the seniors about various options available to them.
Florida has been experiencing significant demographical changes. Just over half a million Hispanic older adults reside in South Florida, which is expected to grow to 2 million during next 25 years. We have identified Spanish radio broadcasts as the most effective way to reach and meet the special needs of this increasing population.
EVENTS AND MORE…
13th annual conference on latinos, alzheimer’s & parkinson’s
SUCCESSFULY held in miami lakes
We are proud to share that the 13th Annual Conference “A Life Without Memory” held on May 28, 2025, in Miami Lakes was a resounding success. Special thanks go to our outstanding presenters, generous sponsors, and dedicated LCA Board members who made this important event possible.
We were honored to feature a panel of experts from the University of Miami and Florida International University.
Together, we are making a difference—thank you for being part of this vital mission.
30th Annual Claude Pepper Awards Luncheon
May 16, 2025 – MIAMI
What a day to remember! United HomeCare® proudly hosted its 30th Annual Claude Pepper Awards Luncheon on May 16 at the elegant Pullman Miami Hotel—a sold-out celebration held one month in advance.
The event honored outstanding leaders whose service reflects the legacy of the Honorable Senator Claude Pepper and his unwavering commitment to our nation’s seniors.
Mario Tapia, LCA’s President & CEO received the 2025 Claude Pepper Award for Hispanic Leadership.
LCA Begins Planning for its 38th Annual Golden Age Awards
Save-the-date: OCTOBER 11, 2025
The Golden Age Awards are given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the Latino/Hispanic communities throughout the world. Awards are given for effective leadership, lifetime contributions, public policy initiatives, corporate contributions and community involvement.
Media Reports about the 2023 Golden Age Awards:
“Para Mayores” Radio Show Celebrates 7 Years on La Poderosa
latest media reports:
Doral Family Journal – Agencia EFE – Podcast
The Latino Center on Aging (LCA) is sounding the alarm once again, highlighting the growing numbers within the Hispanic population aged 60 and older, both locally and nationally. This alert underscores the pressing issue of unmet needs within this demographic. Don’t miss this vital information and share it widely. Your support is greatly appreciated.
VIDEO PRODUCED BY OUR FRIENDS AT FOX5 NYC
LCA’S AT Work!
Not To Be Missed
Since its inception, the LCA has received constant support from all New York’s TV stations, especially from FOX-5 TV Channel. We have developed bilingual Public Service Announcements (PSA) campaigns, which have aired on all stations in the New York metropolitan area. Additionally, FOX-5 has produced the official LCA video, along with its respective updates.
We invite you to watch this brief video to learn about the accomplishments of LCA over the past thirty years.
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